Here are some descendants of the espresso that could soon become the new must-have drink - along with a few old favourites - and what they say about you

Britain might have a well-deserved reputation as a nation of tea-drinkers but we are increasingly addicted to our daily cup of coffee. Market research from Mintel predicts that by 2015 our habit will be worth £1bn a year – and will include an increasingly bewildering number of obscure varieties. But no matter how overcomplicated they get, nearly all coffees can trace their lineage back to the simple espresso.

Live looks at some descendants of the espresso that could soon become the new must-have drink – along with a few old favourites – and what they say about you. Perhaps a schiumato is the key to tomorrow morning’s commute...